Black Beans and Rice

White rice, garlic and onion is cooked in a nice vegetable stock for about 20 minutes. Black beans, cayenne and cumin are added to the pot, given a stir ...and that 's it. Black Beans and Rice for six.

INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup uncooked white rice

1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained

PREPARATION:

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.

Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.